Why the 1 lb weight gain after hard runs?

Lori0534
Lori0534 Posts: 208 Member
edited January 23 in Fitness and Exercise
Everytime I go for a longer run or run harder the scale is up 1 lb the next day. Why is this? I do interval running of about 2 minute sprints and 30 second walking. I just don't understand why the freaking scale goes up! Anybody know this?

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  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    It's water weight..when you do a strenuous workout, the muscles hang on to water to help repair them. It'll go in a day or two. Better to weigh in the day after a rest day.
  • SenseiCole
    SenseiCole Posts: 429 Member
    it is likely you are building muscle

    personal I wouldn't weight myself too often

    once a week is good


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  • Lulzaroonie
    Lulzaroonie Posts: 222 Member
    My guess is fluid retention. I get swollen ankles sometimes after I run.
  • Lori0534
    Lori0534 Posts: 208 Member
    Thanks! That's what I figured, but wasn't sure. I have gotten into the habit of weighing way too often!
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